Obie’s Journey towards Healthy Weight Loss will Inspire Others

Liposuction Cannot Address Obesity

Is Obie a good candidate for liposuction? Aside from the fact that Obie is a canine, would it really help him in his weight loss efforts? Obesity is very difficult to overcome. While it is true that most of us are aware of the ills latent in overindulgence, how many of us can rein this habit successfully before the unwelcome fat has settled comfortably around the hips, buttocks, thighs and even the face? While body contouring with liposuction is an alternative men and women have now for attaining a beautiful physique, it is definitely not a weight loss measure. Moreover, for liposuction to be effective, you need to be within an ideal weight range. That means, if you are obese you need to get rid of all that extra pounds before you can go for the procedure. Liposuction is ideally meant to eliminate the fat deposits that prove resistant to even the strictest diet and exercise regimens.

Obesity Is a Grave Aesthetic Conce

Dr. Spero Theodorou, a well-known plastic surgeon who runs bodySculpt, a comprehensive plastic surgery practice in Manhattan, New York City visited Obie. A dog lover himself, Dr. Theodorou met with the current owners. He assured them he’d be available to advise a veterinary plastic surgeon should loose skin become an issue after Obie’s weight loss. The doctor offered his service gratis.

Obie’s weight was 77lbs at the time he came to his new owner; he has earned the title of the world’s fattest Weiner dog. The overindulgence of his former aging owners had brought him to this critical condition. Obie lives full time now with Nora Vanatta, who is well-versed in nutrition and animal behavior. She worked as a certified veterinary technician for eight years and currently works as an EMT and CNA. Vanatta plans to do swim therapy with Obie, and go on to treadmill work when he starts losing weight. Once he loses sufficient weight, a veterinarian plastic surgeon will provide liposuction to tuck or tighten the excess sagging skin that may remain following the weight loss.

Obie Gets Media Attention

Nora Vanatta and Obie appeared this week on The Today Show with Al Roker for a segment on overweight pets. At the time of the show, Obie has already lost around 6 lbs, that is, at the rate of 2 lbs per week. It is expected that Obie will reach his ideal weight by the end of a year with the right diet and exercise. Obie’s journey towards weight loss will surely inspire others, humans as well as pets to work towards maintaining an ideal body weight. It will highlight the importance of weight management. No body-contouring procedure can effectively address obesity. Procedures such as liposuction are not meant as weight loss measures. Moreover, even after an effective liposuction procedure you need to follow a healthy diet and also exercise regularly to maintain the good aesthetic results.